Our Partners and Sponsors
We are a 501c3 not-for-profit, free public service for Virginians. To cover the expense of operating, we rely on contributions from organizations in Virginia that have made a commitment to improving the lives of older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and their caregivers and families. Without the help of these organizations, we could not provide our valuable services throughout the Commonwealth. To learn more about the sponsors and partners that support our mission, click on the following links or scroll down the page.
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Adira Foundation is a national nonprofit public foundation whose mission is to invest in better lives for people with neurodegenerative diseases. We work by bringing disease communities together, listening and learning from their point-of-view, naming and setting priorities for grants, then co-financing and funding programs. We monitor, evaluate, and learn from the work to improve over time. Our initial focus is the communities around five neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 29 counties of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwestern North Carolina and Southeastern Kentucky. Our system was created in 2018 to improve the health of people in these regions, and we have committed investments totaling $308 million over 10 years to preserve access, expand health research and graduate medical education, and address some of the region’s most pressing health issues.
Ballad Health operates a family of 21 hospitals in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, including a dedicated children’s hospital, several community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, an addiction treatment facility, long-term care facilities, home care and hospice services, retail pharmacies, outpatient services and a comprehensive medical management corporation.
The CTA Foundation is a public, national foundation affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™. The foundation’s grants strategically support programs that improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities. Because we consider grants part of a partnership, we work closely with our grantees to ensure their programs’ success. The foundation also facilitates dialog among industry, consumers, government, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2009, and it started supporting its first programs in 2012.
The Virginia Department for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is the agency that oversees policy for behavioral health and developmental disability services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. DBHDS supports people by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life.
Dominion Energy is one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with an energy portfolio of about 28,100 megawatts of generation, about 6 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves and 7,900 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline. Dominion Energy also operates the nation's largest underground natural gas storage system with more than 965 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves retail energy customers in eighteen states. Corporate headquarters are located in Richmond, Va.
Charitable giving and leadership of campaigns to benefit non-profit organizations are an integral part of Dominion Energy’s social responsibility. Principally through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, the company contributes more than $20 million annually to charities in the states where it operates. Grants are made in several categories, supporting a variety of programs, such as foodbanks, homeless shelters, educational grants, cultural outreach programs in the performing arts, and land and habitat preservation.
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is a state agency based in Richmond, Virginia with branch offices in Fairfax and Vienna. DRPT is responsible for rail, public transportation and commuter services initiatives throughout Virginia. DRPT serves as a strong advocate, an expert source of information and research, and a funding partner for these programs in Virginia. DRPT also represents the Commonwealth’s rail, public transportation and commuter services interests at the local, state, and national levels.
Smith Strong, PLC is a premier family law firm serving central Virginia, including the Richmond metropolitan area, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville, Virginia.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide trusted, personal counsel to individuals in sensitive family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and property division, particularly when there are sophisticated financial and legal issues present. In addition, our firm handles estate planning, probate, and elder law matters, as another strategic area of family law practice.
Every new client of Smith Strong, PLC receives a copy of Van's book, The Ultimate Guide to Divorce & Custody in Virginia and his acclaimed report, The 7 Essential Steps for Divorce Planning in Virginia.
Our Process
Following a Smart Start Comprehensive Case Preparation Meeting, each new client of Smith Strong, PLC meets with the Client Services Specialist, Paralegal, and Lead Attorney for their case, ensuring a plan of action is created from day one.
This level of focus, attention, and sensitivity is possible because the firm keeps its client membership small and selective. With this highly personal approach, Smith Strong, PLC routinely assists high net worth individuals and their families resolve complex financial issues associated with divorce, through skilled negotiation.
Family law solutions include negotiated settlement, collaborative law approaches, and in-court remedies, depending on the emotion, financial need of the individual and reality of each unique case.
Smith Strong, PLC provides legal strength to its client-members in difficult family law situations, welcoming referrals from fellow attorneys, satisfied previous clients, and raving fans of their unique, cost-effective approach.
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $530 billion as of Sept. 30, 2021. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.